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  • Origins of the European Financial Markets

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Anne Murphy of the University of Hertfordshire looks at the early origins of the European financial markets from the Italian Renaissance to the present day. Dr Murphy also provides a useful introduction to finance, the stock market and the bond market.
    Origins of the European Financial Markets

  • Women and Gender in the French Wars

      The Napoleonic Wars
    In this podcast Dr Louise Carter critically examines the role of women in Britain during the French Revolution. During these wars, women were typically called on for army cooking, laundry, nursing and spying, and as such were considered part of the war machine. While women in the French wars accounted for...
    Women and Gender in the French Wars

  • The Great Depression

      Life after the Wall Street Crash
    In this podcast Professor Peter Fearon of the University of Leicester discusses the economic and social impact of the Great Depression in the United States.
    The Great Depression

  • Llywelyn the Great

      Podcast
    Llywelyn the Great (Welsh: Llywelyn Fawr), full name Llywelyn ap Iorwerth, (c. 1172 - 11 April 1240) was a Prince of Gwynedd in north Wales and eventually de facto ruler over most of Wales. By a combination of war and diplomacy he dominated Wales for 40 years.In this podcast Dr...
    Llywelyn the Great

  • The Southern Princes of Powys

      Podcast
    Gwenwynwyn ab Owain Cyfeiliog (died c. 1216) was the last major ruler of mid Wales before the completion of the Norman English invasion. Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn (died c. 1286), son of Gwenwynwyn ab Owain Cyfeiliog was a Welsh prince who was lord of the part of Powys known as Powys...
    The Southern Princes of Powys

  • Magna Carta: The Clauses

      Podcast
    In this set of podcasts Professor Louise Wilkinson of Canterbury Christ Church University looks at the key clauses in Magna Carta.
    Magna Carta: The Clauses

  • Magna Carta in the 14th Century

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Nigel Saul of Royal Holloway, University of London, examines the changing importance of Magna Carta during the 14th century.
    Magna Carta in the 14th Century

  • Edward I and Magna Carta

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Nicholas Vincent looks at why Edward I confirmed Magna Carta in 1297.
    Edward I and Magna Carta

  • Magna Carta during Henry III's reign

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor David Carpenter of King's College, University of London, looks at the life of Magna Carta during the reign of Henry III.
    Magna Carta during Henry III's reign

  • Henry I and the Coronation Charter

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Nicholas Vincent discusses Henry I and the Coronation Charter. The Coronation Charter is considered a precursor to Magna Carta.
    Henry I and the Coronation Charter

  • End of the World Cults

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Penelope Corfield looks at the history of 'End of the World Cults'.
    End of the World Cults

  • The Origins of the French Revolution

      The French Revolution
    In this podcast Emeritus Professor William Doyle of the University of Bristol looks at the origins of the French Revolution.
    The Origins of the French Revolution

  • Canadian Confederation

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Edward MacDonald of the University of Prince Edward Island discusses the origins of the Charlottetown Conference of 1864, Canadian Confederation and the development of Canada over the 20th Century.
    Canadian Confederation

  • The impact of the Reformation on Jewish-Christian Relations

      The Reformation
    In this podcast Professor Miri Rubin of Queen Mary University of London looks at the impact of the Reformation on Jewish-Christian relations?
    The impact of the Reformation on Jewish-Christian Relations

  • Women in Ancient Greek & Roman Literature

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Richard Hawley of Royal Holloway, University of London looks at women in Ancient Greek and Roman literature.
    Women in Ancient Greek & Roman Literature

  • An Introduction to Women in Greece and Rome

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Richard Hawley of Royal Holloway, University of London examines some of the difficulties we have with the evidence when constructing the history of Women in Ancient Greece & Rome.
    An Introduction to Women in Greece and Rome

  • Christianity in the Roman Empire

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Emma-Jayne Graham and Professor Helen King of the Open University discuss how Christianity became the dominant religion of the Roman world.
    Christianity in the Roman Empire

  • The South Sea Bubble

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Anne Murphy of the University of Hertfordshire looks at the origins and significance of the South Sea Bubble, one of the earliest modern financial crises.
    The South Sea Bubble

  • British Women 1500-1700

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Laura Gowing of King's College London looks at the how the role of women changed in Britain, both within the family and within society, between 1500-1700.
    British Women 1500-1700

  • Cold War Germany

      Podcast
    In this podcast Dr Holger Nehring of the University of Sheffield looks at the importance of Germany in the development of the Cold War between 1948-1989
    Cold War Germany

  • Parliament & Constitutional Change 1660-1702

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Tony Claydon looks at Parliamentary and constitutional change between 1660-1702.
    Parliament & Constitutional Change 1660-1702

  • King John and Magna Carta

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Nicholas Vincent discusses the reign of King John, the origins of Magna Carta and its' significance.
    King John and Magna Carta

  • Ancient British and Irish Pagan Religion

      Podcast
    In this podcast Professor Ronald Hutton of the University of Bristol looks at Ancient British and Irish Pagan Religion.
    Ancient British and Irish Pagan Religion

  • The Catholic British Community 1800-present.

      Podcast
    In this podcast Michael Hodgetts examines the development of the British Catholic Community from 1800 to the present day.
    The Catholic British Community 1800-present.

  • Detente - The Cold War

      Podcast
    What brought about the era of detente between the Superpowers in the 1970s? In this podcast Dr Alex Pravda of St Antony's College, University of Oxford the impact and significance of the Policy of Detente.
    Detente - The Cold War